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The Road to a Chemical Free Lawn – Step One

Posted on February 19, 2014 by

As I sat inside last week with over a foot of snow outside my window, I could only think of one thing: spring. (An upshot of the snow was making snow creatures in it.) With spring comes my plan for … Continue reading →

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The Mystery Behind the Numbers

Posted on October 30, 2013 by

Recycling isn’t very intuitive.  Some sorts of plastic can be recycled, some sorts of packaging can’t, it varies in every county… I know I’m guilty of pitching something into the recycle bin and hoping I made the right choice! Thankfully, … Continue reading →

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My Journey in Environmental Restoration (E.R.)

Posted on May 26, 2013 by

As I come close to five years working for MOM’s, I am amazed by how much I have been able to learn and experience. I have met and learned from so many great people within and associated with the company. … Continue reading →

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Compost for Dummies

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

I’ve been wanting to compost for months.  It took me a while to start: the selection of compost bins, tumblers, pails and mixes is overwhelming!  Did I want an open pile, upright bin or rotating bin?  When is the best … Continue reading →

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Southern Maryland – Here We Come!

Posted on October 25, 2012 by

The MOMs crew is hard at work, setting up the soon-to-open Waldorf store in Southern Maryland!  You can expect grand opening festivities on Nov 9th, 10th & 11th, including kids activities, free samples, goody bags, raffles, henna tattooing and lots … Continue reading →

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Waste Not, Want Not: Broth Bags!

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

Earlier this year, the United Nations reported that industrialized countries like the U.S. wastes approximately 222-253 pounds of food a year per capita.  That coupled with my brimming compost bin led me to write this post about one of my … Continue reading →

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